Firestone Tires recall
Recalled December 1, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78T027000 · Firestone
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL REPLACEMENT TIRES THAT WILL BE MOUNTED AND BALANCED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION.
Units
450 units
Description
THE INVOLVED TIRES MAY HAVE SMALL VOIDS IN THE UPPER SIDEWALL AREA. CONTINUED USAGE MAY RESULT IN CRACKS DEVELOPING IN THE SIDEWALL AREA CAUSING LOSS OF AIR.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL REPLACEMENT TIRES THAT WILL BE MOUNTED AND BALANCED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION.
Product
Firestone P18575R14
Manufacturer(s)
FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER CO.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →